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President Phil Jackson said today's players lack the skills to play in the triangle offense.

The ol' reverse George Costanza: It's not me, it's you. "They know how to play one-on-one, catch-and-shoot, and they’ve mastered crossover dribbles, spins, playing off of screens and step-back shots," Jackson said. "They don’t know how to execute things like inside-reverse pivots and other basic footwork. They have no sense of timing or organization. They don’t really know how to play five-on-five basketball. It’s strictly generational." Maybe the Knicks will get away from the triangle a bit this season. If so, there should be more fantasy value to go around. Jul 29 - 2:42 PM

The Knicks will look to upgrade their backcourt this offseason via trade and free agency.

Both Phil Jackson and Carmelo Anthony believe that their frontcourt featuring Melo, Robin Lopez and Kristaps Porzingis is one of the best in the Eastern Conference, but Jackson acknowledged that he has "some positions to fill" this offseason. The Knicks do have a decent front line, but the same cannot be said of their backcourt that features names such as Jose Calderon, Tony Wroten and Jerian Grant. If the Knicks hope to compete out East, they'll need to upgrade the point guard position. Jun 8 - 9:52 AM

The Knicks and Nets are both reportedly aggressively trying to acquire at least one draft pick in the 2016 NBA draft.

Each team will likely be able to acquire at least a second round pick, but a first round selection is far less likely given the limited assets either team has to offer. Free agency will be key in getting these New York franchises out of the cellar. Jun 7 - 5:56 PM

While the Knicks finished 21 games out of the playoffs in 2015-16, Jackson thinks the Eastern Conference presents an opportunity for the Knicks to make the postseason. "Why not?" Jackson said when asked if the Knicks could make the playoffs in 2016-17. "I don’t know what’s so great about what’s out here in the East. We can fill that role." Jackson will need to make a splash in free agency as New York is without a first-round pick, but the Knicks have money to spend and could change the team's fortunes in a hurry. Jun 7 - 10:15 AM

Depth Charts

This will be the second game Rose has missed due to the back injury he suffered Monday. The good news is that Rose is traveling with the Knicks on their current road trip, which would seemingly indicate he is close to returning to action. Brandon Jennings will get the start at point guard. He makes for a solid DFS play Friday in Sacramento. Jennings had 16 points, four rebounds and three assists in 30 minutes in a starting role on Wednesday. He'll likely play more minutes on Friday, assuming the game isn't a blowout, as NY has very little depth behind Jennings at point guard.